Experience

A Wolmarans Inc. Attorneys

• South Africa
• Legal Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director

  • Dec 2022 - Present

  • Developing and maintaining client relationships and ensuring the firm's reputation for excellent service is upheld, nationwide.• Participating in business development initiatives, such as networking events, conferences, and seminars.• Assisting in the strategic planning and decision-making processes within the firm.• Providing guidance, support, and direction to junior and / or candidate attorneys to help them develop the skills and knowledge required to become competent attorneys.• Assigning tasks and projects to junior and/or candidate attorneys, ensuring they are exposed to various aspects of legal practice.• Supervising and reviewing the work of junior and/or candidate attorneys and providing constructive feedback and opportunities for growth.• Assessing the progress of junior and/or candidate attorneys and conducting performance evaluations.• Ensuring that junior and/or candidate attorneys comply with the ethical and professional standards of the legal profession.• Collaborating with other attorneys and staff members to create a supportive learning environment for all staff members who seek to improve their skills. • Coordinating with the Legal Practice Council or other regulatory bodies to ensure candidate attorneys complete the necessary requirements for admission as attorneys.• Providing overall strategic direction and leadership for the firm.• Making key decisions on the firm's operations, including financial management, staffing, and business development.• Ensuring compliance with all legal, regulatory, and ethical requirements, as well as implementing internal policies and procedures.• Cultivating and maintaining strong relationships with clients, peers, and external stakeholders.• Actively participating in the firm's business development and marketing initiatives.• Overseeing the recruitment, training, and professional development of staff. Show less

• Senior Attorney

  • Mar 2012 - Dec 2022

  • Managing a constant caseload of approximately 240 active files. • Attending to the preliminary assessment of new matters as they are allocated to Team Murray, with a view to determine issues such as the merits (existence of liability), locus standi (whether an application for a Curator ad Litem is necessary (in respect of mentally incapacitated and minor claimants)), the anticipated legal and procedural challenges, the preliminary determination of quantum, medical experts to be appointed, etc. • Conducting research in respect of all aspects of compliance of claims against the RAF prior to lodgement of these claims with the RAF.• Conducting research in respect of compliance with High Court Practice Directives (which are constantly changing) in ensuring that the litigation of claims and subsequent deadlines are strictly met. • Liaising with medical experts such as Doctors and Actuaries, with a view to ensure that the injured client is assessed by the correct medical expert(s) in order to quantify the matter in preparation for settlement and/or a trial. • Attending to the drafting of relevant pleadings, notices and applications, such as summonses, pre-trial minutes, applications for trial dates (consisting of practice notes and affidavits by Mr Murray to deal with compliance issues), etc. • Attending to the preparation of specialised applications such as applications for the appointment of Curators (both Curator ad Litem as well as Curator Bonis), applications to Compel and Interlocutory Court Applications. • Determining the necessity and/or advisability for the appointment of a suitable advocate in preparation of an anticipated trial in matters where settlement negotiations have failed. • Consultations with an Accident Reconstruction Expert, with a view to attend a scene of an accident, if necessary, to consider factual findings and draw certain inferences for preparation of trial. Show less



Brugmans inc

• Attorney

  • Mar 2008 - Feb 2012

  Focus on personal injury claims; Liability: Determining nature of claim and investigating, interviewing witnesses, liaising with Assessors and determining applicable legislation; Providing clients with expert opinion based on relevant case law Preparing reports for further course of action; Quantum: Review of expert reports to assist quantification and calculation of appropriate settlement figures; Court/Litigation: Liaising with counsel and opposition for trial preparation; preparing client and witnesses; conducting the trial; preparing outcomes report for client. Legal Administration, Problem Solving, Leadership, Conflict Management, Communication, Relationship Building, Organization, Conveyancing, Dedication, MS Office, Litigation, Negotiation, Resilient, Legal Report Writing, Analysing, Statistical Data, Liaison, Collaborating, Team Player, Independent, Legal Research, Investigation, Consultation, Dispute Management, Liability, Court, Settlement Preparation, Briefs, Legal Representation, Mortgages, Personal Injury Claims, Accident Handling, Budget Management, Compensation, Team Work, Problem Solving, Legal Opinion. Show less



Road Accident Fund

• South Africa
• Government Administration
• 700 & Above Employee

• Claims Handler

  • Sep 2002 - Feb 2008

  Claims assessment and investigation; Liaising with experts; Settlement preparation. Claims assessment and investigation; Liaising with experts; Settlement preparation.



Brits, Klein and Scott Attorneys

• Johannesburg Area, South Africa

• Attorney

  • Jan 2002 - Sep 2002

  Appearance in District and Regional Courts and attending to conducting trials; Involved with mostly criminal law matters – serious offences, such as robbery and murder; Practical application of all aspects of law. Appearance in District and Regional Courts and attending to conducting trials; Involved with mostly criminal law matters – serious offences, such as robbery and murder; Practical application of all aspects of law.



Ted Groenewald Attorneys

• Johannesburg Area, South Africa

• Candidate Attorney

  • Mar 2000 - Dec 2001

  General litigation and Magistrate Court appearances during my clerkship to becoming an admitted attorney; Successfully completing the Practical Legal Training and successfully completing the Law Society Bar Exams. General litigation and Magistrate Court appearances during my clerkship to becoming an admitted attorney; Successfully completing the Practical Legal Training and successfully completing the Law Society Bar Exams.